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Development

Unlocking Kids’ Hidden Superpower

Did you know that most children’s natural creativity drops sharply by the time they reach middle school? Researchers call it the “creativity cliff,” and it’s not just about losing art skills—it’s about losing a core part of what makes kids resilient, confident, and mentally healthy. When kids stop believing they can be creative, it doesn’t […]

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News

Educational News Roundup, October 14, 2025

Here’s what’s showing up in the research! America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy Over the past decade, U.S. students have lost significant educational progress, with low-achieving students experiencing the steepest declines due to issues like lowered academic expectations. However, states like Mississippi have demonstrated that reversing these trends is possible through high standards and effective resource […]

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Mental health

TikTok, Teens, and Body Image: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know

Why don’t I look like that?” That quiet question—whispered by a student after watching a 30-second TikTok workout clip—captures the hidden cost of “fitspiration” content flooding kids’ social media feeds. While these videos are packaged as motivational fitness tips, new research shows they often do more harm than good. A study from the University of […]

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Relationships

Play Heals: How Games Rebuild Childhood

A 10-year-old boy in Chile described his hometown in Venezuela with one chilling phrase: “pure gunfire.” For him and many other children forced to migrate by violence, play wasn’t just fun. It was a lifeline. In a world where political unrest and neighborhood violence dominate the headlines, we often forget the quiet, everyday impact on […]

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News

Education News Round Up, October 8, 2025

A light week, as distractions abound. Here’s what’s in the research. And here’s what’s in the news. The Future of Kids and Technology The article addresses the anxiety among parents, such as Julia Wise, about preparing children for a future dominated by artificial intelligence, where traditional educational and career paths may become obsolete. It highlights […]

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Mental health

What eSports Can Teach Us About Mental Resilience

Picture this: 72% of professional gamers report physical pain—aching necks, sore backs, stiff wrists—yet they stay locked in, focused, and winning You’d think that kind of discomfort would tank performance. But surprisingly, their mental game—confidence, focus, resilience—remains strong. Now, swap “professional gamers” with “kids in classrooms.” Suddenly, the research feels a lot closer to home. […]

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Academics

Suprise? Teachers Are the Essential for Kids’ Mental Health

Here’s a fact that stops you in your tracks: youth unemployment worldwide is more than twice the adult rate That might sound like a problem for college graduates, but the truth is, the seeds of this crisis are planted much earlier—in middle and high school classrooms where kids wrestle with stress, identity, and their sense […]

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Academics

Kids’ Minds Are Bigger Than We Think

A third grader, usually restless, sits utterly still after a mindfulness exercise. For five minutes, she’s calm, present, and—strangely—radiant. The teacher whispers afterward, “It’s like she tapped into something deeper than herself.” Moments like this can feel magical, but they’re also backed by a growing body of science. Recent psychology research argues that consciousness isn’t […]

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News

Educational News Roundup, September 25, 2025

With a shut down looming, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts school policy. Here’s an overview of what’s been in the news Student Rights on the Ballot in VA In the forthcoming Virginia statewide elections, candidates exhibit significant discrepancies in their stances on LGBTQ policies, with issues like marriage equality and […]

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